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Pilot’s plea maintainable, says Rajasthan HC & orders status quo on disqualification notices

The HC agreed to look into Pilot camp’s argument that clause 2(1)(a) of Tenth Schedule violates basic structure of the Constitution. It also made the Centre a party in the case.

‘Illegal, unconstitutional’ — Kapil Sibal says HC order on Sachin Pilot defies SC precedent

Rajasthan High Court said Friday that no action can be taken against Sachin Pilot and other rebel Congress leaders for now, providing interim relief to the group against disqualification. 

No set formula for a woman’s reaction to act of outrage by a man, says Bombay HC

The remark was made by Justice Bharti Dangre while granting bail to a 24-year-old accused in a 2019 rape and molestation case.

SC to begin hearing decade-old contempt case against Prashant Bhushan from 4 August

Case dates back to 2009 when Bhushan had given an interview to Tehelka magazine in which where he allegedly made a serious imputation against then CJI S.H. Kapadia.

No 4G internet in J&K for now, special panel will review decision after 2 months — MHA to SC

In an affidavit filed before SC, Ministry of Home Affairs has said situation in Jammu and Kashmir will be reviewed by other competent authorities for the next two months.

‘Voices of dissent can’t be suppressed’ — SC breather for Pilot camp until next hearing

Supreme Court reserves verdict on Sachin Pilot and other rebel Congress MLAs' petition to quash Rajasthan Speaker's show-cause notice to them.

CBI court records statement of Murli Manohar Joshi in Babri Masjid demolition case

The court is conducting day-to-day hearing in the case to complete its trial by 31 August as directed by the Supreme Court. LK Advani is likely to record his statement Friday.

SC takes cognisance of lawyers’ financial woes, proposes setting up fund for donations

The bench led by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde noted that considering the risk to public health, resumption of physical court sessions in the near future appeared bleak.

HC reduces acid attack convict’s term, says frustration with wife ‘mitigating circumstance’

Tripura High Court bench also reduced the fine the convict was directed to pay and acquitted him of cruelty stating that 'petty quarrels' do not amount to cruelty under Section 498A.

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Brajesh Thakur plea against life term in Bihar shelter home case

The Delhi HC also sought CBI response on an application by Thakur seeking suspension of fine amount of Rs 32.20 lakh which was imposed on him by a trial court.

On Camera

History teaching requires revision more than textbooks

The kinds of revisions we’re seeing remove the very skills that make historical thinking meaningful. The result is a citizen who either dismisses history entirely or defends it without support.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?